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Scot Scoop News

He’s done it again.
Wes Anderson has come through with another quality film that managed to blow me away with its creativity and guile.
Set in future Japan, “Isle of Dogs” tells the story of a world in which, through Mayor Kobayashi’s fear mongering and propaganda, all dogs have been sent...

Finding a great place to eat in an unfamiliar area can sometimes be challenging. For those traveling to Southern California, Nikka Ramen in Goleta is a delicious option
Located in an unassuming strip mall directly off of Highway 101, Nikka Ramen's small storefront doesn't tell the whole story.
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Many Bay Area residents’ nights came to a shocking end when mobs of thieves went on a rampage at Great America’s Haunt.
Exact numbers are unknown, but police believe that 15-20 boys were involved in alleged robberies, assaults, and thefts. Two people had to be hospitalized, one for being tas...

This year’s spring play "Our Town," by Thornton Wilder, had its last showing on Sunday, April 23.
Although the show only ran for four days, students have been hard at work preparing since February. They've spent countless hours memorizing their lines, learning their places and scenes, and getting ...

This is one of the most controversial elections in American history, and instead of bringing us together, it’s driving us apart.
Rather than openly hating on each other, we need to unite and remember what makes us human — the ability to listen, understand, and respect others, even if their opinion...

In late October an unusually high amount of sharks were spotted in the bay. The sight of this many Great White sharks is not normal, especially for San Francisco and Pacifica.
Just last month, a large group of tourists enjoying their day in Alcatraz caught sight of a massive shark devouring a Sea...

Five Guys is a fast food chain that serves great burgers. Five Guys has multiple locations and I ate at the downtown Redwood City location, which is a great option for anyone who wants to grab a bite before a movie.
At Five Guys, I ordered a cheeseburger; when I ordered my cheeseburger, I got to...

Milagros is a fantastic Mexican restaurant in Redwood City. The restaurant is always booming, and I enjoyed myself while eating there.
The menu has different Hispanic dishes. The Milagros menu has five sections where food is listed: ceviche and guacamole, small plates, salads and soups, special...

Cuisinett is a local French restaurant, located on San Carlos Avenue.
Cuisinett serves many different classic French "soul food" plates. This ranges from salads, meats with original sauces, and sandwiches. The sandwiches offered at Cuisinett are served on fresh baguettes.
When a customer orders...

Santorini is a local Mediterranean kitchen, located on Laurel Street.
Santorini's restaurant offers many traditional Mediterranean plates ranging from falafel, gyro, kefte, and some other wraps.
Santorini also has many options for popular Mediterranean appetizers. These appetizers could either...

Under the radar in the middle of El Camino is a little restaurant called Mediterranean Delite.
Looking at it from the outside, it's not the most compelling place to try and get a meal, but don't judge a book (or restaurant) by its cover.
The inside is much more inviting than the outside, the smell...

Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not.
The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around.
There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.